10 Bus Tours in Portland That You Shouldn't Miss

Explore Oregon's world famous wine country known as the Willamette Valley and experience the best Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Rose, Chardonnay and other varietals guided by local wine lovers with complimentary gourmet lunch. Gain an inside perspective about the growing region, the winemaking process and the history of this valley at each vineyard during your tasting. Expect to be pampered, entertained, and truly have a memorable trip in Oregon's Wine Country. 2 person minimum to book.

Inclusions: complementary main entree at Red Hills Market, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Water/Small Snacks, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Meet downtown and head to the Columbia Gorge to enjoy 3 amazing waterfalls. All of the waterfalls are located in the Columbia Gorge which is about 30 mins outside Portland. Each of the hikes will be about a mile or less. We will visit the most famous and some also lesser known waterfalls.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Snacks, Bottled water

Standing majestically over the city, Mt Hood is the most prominent peak in the Oregon cascades. A popular destination for hiking, camping, and climbing, the glaciers atop Mt. Hood provide the only year-round lift-served skiing in North America, from the beautiful Timberline Lodge. Oregon Tour Co. offers a full day trip to the mountain, which includes the beautiful Hood River Valley, as well as the breathtaking waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water

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The city of Portland is a fascinating and diverse community with many historic locations, like the Pittock mansion, the Rose Test Gardens, and Old Town China Town forming the foundation of our city. There are also many modern aspects that make Portland “one of the most interesting cities in the country.” Take a tour of the historic sites, as well as the geographic landmarks. View the unique neighborhoods to the past, present and future of Portland, and understand why our city is so special.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water

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This day trip is a customized tour along a section of rugged coastline along Oregon's northern coast. There will be one or two town stops, and multiple stops at headlands and beaches. After your pickup in Portland, we'll discuss the interests of people in the group, and your guide will customize the itinerary to those interests. Regardless of interests, the trip will include driving the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway with a short hike through oldgrowth Sitka spruce forest, beach time, tide pools, sea stacks, viewpoint stops, and a lunch stop in a charming coastal town. If group interest allows, stops with a more technological history focus may be made, such as the Tillamook Air Museum, Tillamook Creamery (currently closed due to COVID-19), or Camp 18. - Please be prepared for whatever the weather may be when your tour runs (e.g. rain gear, sunglasses, hat, extra layers, sunscreen). - Wear shoes that you don't mind getting sandy and wet.

Inclusions: PA system, so those in the back can hear the guide., Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Snacks

Exclusions: Gratuities (always appreciated), Lunch

Travel to Mount Saint Helens and environs, from Portland, with a naturalist guide who will discuss the geology, ecology, climate, history, and legends of the area, as well as the history of US public lands. Your guide will lead you on hikes near waterfalls, through lava tubes, and within oldgrowth forests. You will see some of the most unique geological features in North America, including North America's longest continuous lava tube and a lava tree mold forest. Weather permitting, you will be driven to the closest viewpoint into the crater of the volcano, where you will be provided a picnic lunch, overlooking Spirit Lake. No matter how hot the weather, you'll enjoy natural air conditioning as you hike by dramatic waterfalls and through primeval forest. You'll have the option of a dinner/beer stop (own expense) on the way back to Portland.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, PA system to hear guide while driving, Snacks, Bottled water, Headlamps, If weather does not allow mountain visibility, a modified itinerary will take you to bonus stops., Professional naturalist guide, Hotel pickup/drop-off in Portland area

Exclusions: Gratuities (Always appreciated!), Hotel pickup/drop-off in Seattle area

We'll take you to 3 tasting rooms representing a variety of settings, wines, and personalities. Your wine industry-honed guide will introduce you to the Willamette Valley AVA while camaraderie develops among your small group. You will be wafted away to wine country while we provide you with background on the history, terroir, and character of Willamette Valley wine. Your guide will feel out the desires of your group in selecting among the 500 Willamette Valley wineries, and specific requests may be accommodated. We'll wander through the rolling hills of multiple Willamette Valley sub-AVAs, passing through charming little villages, while making stops at some of the most unique boutique wineries. You'll visit vineyards and tasting rooms that stand out, not only for the views and the character of their wine, but the intriguing personalities (both human and canine) involved. Lunch is included, tasting fees are not.

Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities (always appreciated), Alcoholic Beverages

On this 3.5-hour tour, you'll get a broad overview of the Central City. We'll make stops at Pittock Mansion and the International Rose Test Gardens. At Pittock Mansion, you'll get pictures of the best views of the city, and the five stratovolcanoes that are visible on a clear day. You'll have plenty of time to smell the roses at the Rose City's most famous garden. Your expert guide will provide background on the sites and city history, while navigating through city traffic, so you don't have to. You'll meander through all of the major neighborhoods of inner Portland on both sides of the river while gaining views of 14 of Bridgetown's 22 notable bridges. Your guide will return you to your departure location at the end of the tour. Book our Explore Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Small-Group Tour as well, and receive $10 cash back.

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, PA system

Exclusions: Gratuities (always appreciated)

This is not your traditional wine tour; we customize to meet your needs and interests. Carmine, your tour guide, will interact with you before the tour to ensure that your wine country experience is memorable. He has over 30 years experience cultivating grapes and making wines. You have the option to tap his expertise as you taste wines, tour wine cellars, or explore vineyards. This private tour was nominated for USA Today's Top 20 American wine tours in 2020. Oregon’s amazing Willamette Valley, located just outside the Portland metro area, is nature’s masterpiece for growing cool-climate grapes, such as Pinot Noir. There are over 450 wineries located in this region that produce elite and delicious world-class wines. A trip to wine country with Oregon Winemaker Tours is perfect for singles, couples, or small groups. Relax and leave the driving to us while you enjoy a gourmet lunch and some of the world’s best wines. Cheers!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Gourmet wine country picnic lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Tasting fees (around $15-30 per winery). Often these are waived if you purchase wine to take home.

Mt. Hood is the highest summit in Oregon, and the fourth highest in the Cascades. It features waterfalls, glaciers, and historic Timberline Lodge, built by local artisans during the Great Depression, and featuring the longest ski season in the US. To the north of Mt. Hood is the Hood River Valley and Columbia Gorge American Viticultural Area (AVA), the lovechild of the Columbia Valley and Willamette Valley AVAs. You will get intimate with this area through a visit to Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, wine tasting, and a stop at Multnomah Falls, the tallest waterfall in Oregon. Your expert guide, with formal background in ecology, natural resources, and wine, will teach you about the natural history, cultural history, and wine background of the area, as you drive the Mt. Hood and Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byways. You'll visit 2 wineries. We cover lunch, you cover tasting fees.

Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, PA system to hear the guide from the back row

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities (always appreciated)